Image Management

Why and When do you need to improve your Business Image? Surveys show that no one expects you to be handsome or beautiful. What people do expect is for you to appear attractive and appropriate. When dressed attractively and appropriately, we tend to feel more confident, at ease, and act appropriately. Situations where your Image matters: Time and attention to the message you create with your clothing and appearance are important in three general situations: • Whenever the other person does not know you. • Whenever the other person’s opinion or reaction to you is important to the...

PART II: INSPIRATION FROM KAREENA’S MANY CHARACTERS By: ACE impression Image Consulting Kareena may not have influenced her fans’ style too many times off-screen, but a surprisingly large number of the roles she’s played have sparked off trends. Here’s a look at the best ones: 1. CHAMELI Image: Firstpost.com In this film, Kareena played a prostitute – something most heroines at the time weren’t bold enough to do. The look featured strong red lips on bright saris with printed blouses. Recreate it: Look for a simple sari and jazz it up with a floral blouse. Add a touch of neon to the...

THE STYLE EVOLUTION OF KAREENA KAPOOR (Part I) By: ACEimpression Image Consulting Today, Mrs. Kareena Kapoor Khan is amongst the top stars in Bollywood, loved for her talent, beauty and her style. But it’s taken a long while for the actress to reach where she is. Here’s a look at her journey from frizzy-haired blonde girl to the perfectly put together starlet with lioness eyes. I. DEBUT AND BEYOND Kareena Kapoor began her Bollywood career with Refugee, a movie where she portrayed a teenager drifting between Pakistan and India. What set this fresh face apart from her successful older...

Everyone knows first impressions matter, but maybe many don’t understand the true definition of the term: FIRST IMPRESSION! According to Janine Willis and Alexander Todorov (Psychological Science (v.17): July, 2006), the first impression often happens inside of 1/10 of a second. They researched how people judged pictures of peoples’ faces, given time constraints, along 5 traits (attractiveness, likeability, competence, trustworthiness, and aggressiveness). They found 3 very interesting things that should inform how you make decision in the future: 1) People developed a judgment of someone in...

9 Style Rules Every Working Woman Should Follow Every office is different, but we think these hard-and-fast fashion rules are applicable to almost any workplace setting. Go ahead and check out our handy wardrobe guide to ensure you’re not the reason HR is sending out that dress code refresher. Rule 1: Your neckline should never be lower than 4 inches below your collarbone. Rule 2: Sleeveless tops should extend to the edges of your shoulders. No spaghetti straps allowed! Rule 3: When in doubt, wear pumps. Rule 4: Jeans necessitate more formal pairings, like a blazer and smart...

It used to be that a knotted silk necktie formed the very essence of a world leader’s appearance. The suit, the shirt, the shiny shoes, the oversized watch and the black compendium were completed with a flourish of swishing silk knotted around the neck. But is there really any point in the modern age of business? My mind moved onto this subject while reading An article, in Sunday, Times of India, LOOSEN UP, GUYS . It made me think of ‘How’ will you adjust your ‘Leadership Persona’, if you really want to give the tie a miss’… First, some selected excerpts from...